5 Congress candidates led by Rai file objection, want results to be withheld
Doubts over EVM being misused
Mangaluru, May 15: Raising doubts over the reliability of EVMs, five Congress candidates led by Ramanatha Rai visited returning officer and filed an objection against the voting machines. Only one candidate out of eight candidates from the party emerged victorious in Dakshina Kannada in the state assembly elections.
Congress candidates Ramanatha Rai ( Bantwal), J R Lobo ( Mangaluru South), Mohiuddin Bava ( Mangaluru North), Shakunthala Shetty ( Puttur) and Vasanth Bangera ( Belthangady) who came to the counting center in Bondel on Tuesday afternoon filed an objection saying that " they have doubts that EVMs are misused and the results should be withheld".
Ramanatha Rai, Congress candidate from Bantwal constituency has stated in his complaint that " in many booths where he was supposed to get majority of votes, his opponent has got more votes. He has doubts that the voting machines ( EVM) are misused." Hence, he has requested that the results of his constituency should be withheld. He has also informed that he will file a detailed objection shortly.
The Congressmen were confident of winning 8 out of 8 seats. But, the results have overturned all calculations. Therefore, the Congress candidates, who are skeptical about EVMs have filed an objection. After the decision of the Election Commissioner, they will be deciding on their next move.
Attachments: Ramanatha Rai Letter to Election Commissioner
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Actor Esha Gupta returns to India after being stuck in UAE, says it was a ‘tough’ situation
Mumbai (PTI): Actor Esha Gupta on Tuesday said she has safely returned to India after being stranded in the United Arab Emirates amid escalating tension due to the Israel-US attack on Iran.
“Back home. Thank you all for your prayers and wishes. It was very tough to be in the situation we all faced. Truly God’s blessing to be safe,” Gupta said in a statement posted on Instagram.
Tensions in the middle east have escalated following a coordinated offensive launched by the United States and Israel against Iran on February 28. Iran responded by firing drones and missiles at Israel and US military installations across the Gulf, and also at the global business hub of Dubai.
The actor, best known for “Jannat 2”, “Rustom” and “Total Dhamaal”, also recounted the tense atmosphere at the Abu Dhabi airport.
“It started when I was at the airport on the 28th (Saturday). By 1 p.m., the airport was closed, chaos all around as none of us knew what had happened. Then the news started coming of the missile attack, and no one knew what the next minute held for us. Strangers consoled each other, all calling their families back home,” Gupta said.
The actor lauded the “strength” and the “composure” of the Abu Dhabi International Airport staff and added that ground security and airport personnel acted immediately to maintain order.
“I hadn’t checked in myself by then, so I took a turn and left for my hotel in Abu Dhabi,” she said, adding that passengers were provided accommodations at available hotels and highlighting the dedication of hotel staff during such a tense situation.
She further said the hotel management answered all their questions patiently to the best of their ability and that there was no shortage of any service.
“The lobby was full of people, including us, scared due to the security alert, but there was no chaos. The hotel security kept reassuring everyone. Not once did we see the people, all scared internally, create stress; we were all in this together,” Gupta said and even thanked the airline staff for their assistance.
“All this shows just the backbone of a country and its strength; they took action when needed, no blaming anyone, just strong decisions. Thank you to everyone who helped and is helping people of the world get back home. Your country is truly special,” she said.
Gupta concluded her post by thanking everyone who helped ensure her safe return.
“Thank you for our government for providing its citizens with reassurance and working towards getting us all back. Thank you to UAE government in working in solidarity with every country for the citizens of the world,” she said.
Actor Sonal Chauhan also updated her fans and admirers that she is heading back home after being stranded in Dubai.
The actor shared the update through her Instagram Stories with a few videos showing her travelling in a car on her way to the airport, with the song ‘Coming Home’ by Skylar Grey playing in the backdrop.
